How severe is CVE-2005-1905?

CVE-2005-1905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1905?

CVE-2005-1905 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1905?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1905 published?

CVE-2005-1905 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1905

CVE-2005-1905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus
Published: 2005-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1905?: The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.
How severe is CVE-2005-1905?: CVE-2005-1905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1905?: CVE-2005-1905 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1905 published?: CVE-2005-1905 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0.227:*:windows_file_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0.228:*:windows_file_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0.335:*:windows_file_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal:5.0.227:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal:5.0.228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal:5.0.325:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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